Mascot Contest!

[Ashley]

Dear CAA'ers,

As of this August, our website will be 6 years old. We've got tons of great members, a fantastic staff, reviews, games, threads on everything imaginable...what more could a girl want, right?

Sadly my friends, we are missing one key ingredient: a mascot! There might even be cash prizes!

So from now until July 25, 2007 we will be taking submissions on the thread in the Contest forum. Winners will be announced in August.

Now, just a few things I have to mention and then you can be off on your happy, mascot-filled ways:

- The mascot MUST be an original design -- for copyright reasons, we cannot allow anything from another anime/manga/game series
- The mascot MUST be a full-color, inked design submitted in .jpg or .gif format
- I would prefer animals (they're cuter) but humans are okay, too
- Working in teams are totally ok
- Feel free to PM me with any other questions

Good luck!

[Jingo Jaden]

This one looks HUGELY inntresting, I may come up with something soon

[Tenshi no Ai]

Hmmm I wonder if I should dig out that random animalish-thing I creatred many years ago, where the idea just came to me... Maybe it's a sign that he was one day to become a mascot^^ But at the same time, it should be something that expresses "CAA"... Hmm...

[Omega Amen]

I think the kawaii-ness of the mascot is truly the deciding factor for its awesome appeal to several of the judges. Whoever is the cutest mascot will win.

That's right; you heard it here first.

[Mr. Rogers]

Can I be the mascot? 8D

[Omega Amen]

Can I be the mascot? 8D

Are you cute?

[K. Ayato]

I'd love to insert my ideas, but I can't draw .

[Jasdero]

Can I be the mascot? 8D

....8] Hmm, I don't mind sharing my adopted for mascot purposes.

[Mithrandir]

Of course, we haven't ruled out sufficiently cool mecha, but there will certainly have to be a VERY cool one to overcome the AKF*.




(AKF: Animal Kawaii Factor).

[uc pseudonym]

On a related matter, attempting to create a mascot that is both a cute animal and a cool mech is highly inadvisable.

[KhakiBlueSocks]

On a related matter, attempting to create a mascot that is both a cute animal and a cool mech is highly inadvisable.

Oh, I don't know. The Thunder Megazord from the original Power Rangers always seemed pretty cuddly to me.

[USSRGirl]

Hey hey hey, Sldr. I wanna be the mascot! >.< I will fight you to the death for the position! Twice if need be.

[Ashley]

Oh, I forgot to mention working in teams is completely acceptable. *runs off to edit 1st post*

[Jack Bond]

I've drawn one. It's cute, but I doubt it'll win. Basically, I only really did this for art purposes.

I can't upload it until prolly... June 10 or there abouts... So, in the mean time, may I tell what it's gonna be, or should I keep it secret?

Oh and the front and back view were kinda poorly done... =\

[Ashley]

It's up to you whether you want to reveal it or not.

[ChristianKitsune]

TEE HEE this is gonna be interesting!! I know LOTS of members who can pull of cute well!

[KhakiBlueSocks]

I know LOTS of members who can pull of cute well!

And you're towards the top of the list! I mean, who else has brought us the Cowterpillar, the Puppybee, and the kitsune with wings?

I rest my case your honor!

[Jack Bond]

It's an anthro dove... I think XD
It reads the Bible, like all the time.

[ChristianKitsune]

It's an anthro dove... I think XD
It reads the Bible, like all the time.

O_O WOAH!!!!

the character I posted...has a sidekick who is an Antrho Dove.. XD (I am not entering her though) Her name is Super Dove...XD I can't wait to see your desiiign!

[Photosoph]

Just a question: is there anything in particular you're looking for? For example, do you want a certain look or feel for the character -something that represents kawaii-ness, has a softer expression/feel, spunky look, or something?
Anything you can think of would be great. ^_^ I like designing characters from scratch, but wonder if there's anything in particular as to the 'look/personality/character' of the character (the character of the character... lol! ) that you're looking for.
Eg -what aspect of CAA would you like it to represent?

[Ashley]

I'm really hoping for something kinda cute, but not too complicated -- remember, this will probably go on t-shirts, mousepads, etc., and the best will be clean, simple, and will use a limited palate. Something not TOO sugary, because we do want to attract guys as well as gals. Think something fun, maybe asian, distinctive and inviting. We want people to see this and go "oh, that sounds pretty fun!" Chibi is good, too!

Here are some good examples:
http://oni-con.com
http://www.manifest.org.au/2002/images/mascot_sitting.jpg (preferably a bit bigger)
http://www.free-computer-wallpapers.com/pictures/albums/Anime-wallpaper/Card_Captor_Sakura3.jpg (the bear, not Sakura)
http://www.anime-wiki.org/images/5/52/Daifuku_by_kaishin.JPG
Oh, and anything from the Sanrio company!

Hope this helps.

[Mr. SmartyPants]

Personally, I think Photosoph's monkey should be the Mascot.

[Photosoph]

Aw, thanks MSP. =^_^=

Thanks for the tips; it really helps to know what's being looked for.
Yes, the Sanrio company!

I wouldn't mind donating the Monket, though I'll see if I can come up with some designs. ^^
This should be fun. I like designing random cute things -and this gives me an opportunity to do so! XD

EDIT: I hope you don't mind an extra question, but should the CAA logo be incorporated in the pictures we submit, or should we/will we/could we add it in later, if our mascot is selected to go on shirts etc?

[ChristianKitsune]

I wouldn't mind donating the Monket, though I'll see if I can come up with some designs. ^^
This should be fun. I like designing random cute things -and this gives me an opportunity to do so! XD

HERE HERE! ^_^

I also loove your monket!

[samuraidragon]

How about a moogle?

[Ashley]

I hope you don't mind an extra question, but should the CAA logo be incorporated in the pictures we submit, or should we/will we/could we add it in later, if our mascot is selected to go on shirts etc?

Actually, I will probably design a logo for us based on the winning entry (I was a graphic design artist at one point in time), so no worries, I'll handle that one.

[ChristianKitsune]

How about a moogle?

Moogles are copyrighted to FinalFantasy/ SquareEnix...^^;

[Jingo Jaden]

Hmmmm, soon my anime break will be off, and then it will probably be a march to the thinking box. I have a pretty decent idea, question is if I can get it to work properly

[Photosoph]

Hope it goes well for you, Jaden. \^_^ And thank you, CK. ^-^
Yup; it's so fun to draw cute/cool characters! ^^

EDIT (since I forgot to mention this first ): thanks for clearing that up, Ash. ^^ Good to know. Go design skills!

[Alexander]

I can't draw, but I'd love to give suggestions.

How does everyone feel about an anthropomorphic mascot? I really enjoy them so I suppose that's why I'm giving the suggestion. XD But I really do think they work well as mascots. But I do feel we need a character who has a more common look to themselves instead of just being kawaii adorable.

Also, should it be a boy or a girl? Or should we have both genders? Or something completely genderless? *sighs* I really wish I could draw at this time.